Faults ~Levi x Reader AU~

Chapter 5: Breaking

I am dreading this. I sighed, staring up at MRU. Back in the fall semester, I had been so elated to be there. To be starting my life in Trost far, far, far away from my home in h/p. To be away from Andy and all the people who believed his lies about me. To be free from the abuse; from all the pain that encircled me. There were so many things I looked forward to. Making new friends, exploring a new city, and reinventing myself completely. Never did I imagine what would follow to happen. Andy forcing his way back into my life, him being arrested, Levi and I going through a crazy rollercoaster of a...whatever we had, and to that. To me being pregnant.

I shoved my hands into my pockets and rubbed my lower stomach discretely, making sure not to capture anyone's suspicion. Here we go...first day back. I swallowed nervously and began to walk. Hopefully, we won't have any awkward encounters with your father. That last thought was doubtful. I figured Levi -I mean, Professor Ackerman- would most likely treat me coldly as he had that very first day. That was as expected, but I knew I was going to be the awkward one.

I continued on walking, the cold breeze whisking through my hair as it stung my nose, though I ignored it. I pushed through the icy gale, shuffling in through the LAL building's door as the heat chased away any of the zephyr's frigid kisses. I shivered and dashed to my English class, the dread welling. Here goes nothing. I breathed, opening the door.

A few familiar faces sat scattered in clusters, each group conversing amongst themselves. I smiled at the normality of it all -of their utter obliviation of my pregnancy and dashed over to my favorite seat in the back. I slid into my chair and gathered my materials, setting them neatly on my desk before pushing my glasses back up on the bridge of my nose with my index finger. Breath, Y/N. Just breath. It's all okay. I glanced around, my eyes taking in my class. Everyone was so happy. Smiles lifted the corners of their lips as they all chatted, each dressed warmly to shield themselves from the winter's harsh conditions.

I smiled to myself as my trio of friends hurried into class, the three of them darting to their seats. Each slid into their chairs, gasping as they caught their breath. I lifted one of my brows when the hefty sound of heavy soles knocked at the linoleum floor. As if trained, the rest of my classmates quickly claimed their seats, silencing just as he walked in through the door.

My heart skipped a beat. He was just as beautiful as ever. His ebony strains were styled in their usual undercut, his expression just as stoic as ever. He was dressed in a white button-up dress shirt, the sleeves pushed up to his elbows as his tan slacks hung from his hips perfectly. His ivory complexion blended beautifully with his attire, but what stool my breath most was those piercing gray eyes. They were just as brilliant and stunning as ever, pinning me to where I sat even without glancing my way. Levi.

"Hope you all had a nice break," he cleared his throat, grabbing his file. "But, it's time we get back to the grind. Last semester, you took the first part of this course. Well, it's time for part two." He pulled out a number of packets, going to the front of each row as he passed out the number of packets needed per row. "Take one and pass the rest back."

The sound of shuffling papers filled the air as each packet was passed out. I claimed my own, reading the print on it. It all seemed basic enough. It was just a continuation of where we left off the previous semester. It was nothing tedious. Well, for myself it was nothing tedious. I could hear moans and groans of annoyance radiating from my classmates.

"Yes. It's all just so horrible," Levi mocked, walking to the front of the room. He turned to us, his arms crossed over his chest. "You can whine and bitch all to your heart's content, but I don't care so long as you do your work and follow all the rules." His steel orbs began to scan us. "Am I clear?"

His eyes then landed on me. My breath hitched in my throat, nearly suffocating me. His expression remained unchanged, but I thought he could see through me. It was as if he was peering deep into my soul, seeing through any barriers I had so carefully constructed around myself. I was almost afraid he could tell that I was pregnant even though I was nowhere near showing, but still. I almost expected him to narrow his glare at me, but nothing.

Nothing flashed across his smooth features. He remained unreadable, unchanged, and just as stoic as ever. Seeing him so blank caused a twinge to pull at my chest. It hurt to see him so cold, but I didn't know what else I had hoped for. I had completely demolished my chances of growing closer to him ad I had no one to blame but myself.

I just swallowed and shoved my hands into my pocket, resting my hands on my lower stomach as if I was protecting what I carried deep within myself. He peered at me a little while longer before glancing away, leaving me paralyzed. Feeling numb, I snuck a peek at Marco who was already sneaking his own glances at me, most likely to assure I was fine. I swallowed quickly and he nodded at me.

I wasn't fine.

I was broken.

**Ello my lovelies! A sorta short chapter here. Looks like Levi is being cold. Wonder what will happen next. Anyways, I hope y'all liked this! If so, ya know the drill! Thank oh so super duper much for any and all support! Wuv yous!! <3**

-Noel Ross